Seniors Department

Europe boasts a vibrant circuit of Seniors Tennis competitions, comprising almost 250 events ranging in age categories from 35 & Over to 85 & Over. On behalf of the ITF, Tennis Europe administers all of the tournaments that take place in Europe as part of the ITF Seniors Circuit.

After the successful setting up of a European Circuit in 1996, a merger with the ITF Seniors Circuit was agreed in 2002, when the Seniors game was unified under one rankings system, calendar and governing body.

The European Senior Championships is the highlight of the European calendar, and the most prestigious European event in terms of ITF Seniors Circuit ranking points offered. European Senior Open events are also held throughout the year, at various locations. The enormously popular European Club Championships are held for both men and women and have long been seen as both a social and sporting highlight of the senior player circuit.